"younger sister."

Outside, Pei Zhi was leading her maid back to the courtyard when she heard the noise and had to stop.

With her mother not around, Pei Zhi didn't bother pretending anymore and raised an eyebrow, asking, "What is it?"

Pei Yin, lifting her skirt, walked gracefully to Pei Zhi. "Sister, do you have time to sit in my courtyard for a while?"

Without even thinking, Pei Zhi replied, "I'm busy."

Pei Zhi had no intention of playing the role of close sisters with Pei Yin.

Over the years, Pei Yin has lived the life that the original owner of this body should have lived.

Anyone would feel indignant in that situation.

Since returning to the manor, Pei Zhi has tried her best to avoid meeting Pei Yin in private.

Unexpectedly, Pei Yin caught up with him on her own.

"Then may I sit in your courtyard for a while?"

Pei Zhi was slightly impatient, guessing that Pei Yin had something to say.

If Pei Yin isn't allowed to come, she'll probably ask again next time.

Pei Zhi simply replied, "Whatever."

"Then I'll go back to the courtyard to tidy up first, and then I'll come to find my sister later."

Pei Zhi pretended not to hear, turned around and left without giving any reaction.

"Quickly, go back to the courtyard, pack up the jewels and silk that were bestowed upon us by the palace, and send them to my sister."

Pei Yin's head maid was somewhat displeased, "Miss, since the Second Miss doesn't appreciate it, why bother going up to her?"

Regarding the matter of Pei Yin being a fake young lady, besides her grandparents in her hometown, it was the Duke and his wife, as well as the eldest son, Pei Minxue, who knew the truth.

Such private matters would naturally not be known to the maids in the household.

Even though these were maids who had served Pei Yin for over a decade, if they found out, they would only face certain death.

Pei Yin lightly scolded, "Shut up."

The maidservant immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness, not daring to say another word.

Pei Yin explained calmly, "She is my sister. Sisters working together is what our parents want to see."

Pei Zhi returned to the courtyard and yawned widely.

That's one of the downsides of ancient times; you had to pay your respects to your elders before dawn every day.

Pei Zhi lay down on the couch, intending to take a nap before going to learn chess from Mr. Yuan in the afternoon.

Just as Pei Zhi was dozing off, Pei Yin arrived with someone.

Left with no other choice, Pei Zhi had to get up and attend to the social obligations.

Upon entering the courtyard, Pei Yin saw many precious flowers and plants, all of which were worth a fortune.

Upon entering the courtyard, I smelled a delicate fragrance.

Pei Yin asked the maidservant serving in the courtyard, "This fragrance... I feel like I've smelled it somewhere before?"

"Reporting to Miss, this was sent by the eldest young master."

Pei Yin pressed further, "Does your elder brother know anyone who makes incense?"

"It's because the second young lady couldn't stand the fragrance that was previously used in the courtyard, so the eldest young master specially asked the crown prince for it."

In wealthy families, incense is always burned in the courtyard. Pei Yin recalled that whenever there were good things, her older brother would always be the first to bring them to her.

Pei Minxue was the Crown Prince's study companion, and the two had an extraordinary relationship.

But Pei Minxue never asked the Crown Prince for anything on her behalf.

Pei Yin stepped over the steps and realized that the ground beneath her feet was also made of chalcedony, a stone worth a fortune.

The tool that others use to polish jade pendants is now being used to lay on the threshold of Pei Zhi's house.

In addition, the main hall was extremely luxurious.

It was even more luxurious than her mother's room, and the teacups on the table were made by artisans from the palace.

The vase was also made by a descendant of a deceased master; it was part of his mother's dowry and had been kept in the storeroom ever since.

"They're here," Pei Zhi said to the maid. "Serve tea."

Pei Yin sat down opposite Pei Zhi and waved her hand, "This hairpin was a gift from Consort Shu in the palace; there's only one of its kind in the entire capital."

"And this cloud silk was a gift from Her Majesty the Empress. I'm giving it to you, sister."

Pei Zhi wasn't interested in jewelry or silk.

However, since Pei Yin had kindly delivered it herself, it would be embarrassing for Pei Yin if she refused to accept it.

"Then thank you, sister."

Seeing that Pei Zhi accepted it, Pei Yin felt much better.

The maid brought over tea and poured it for the two of them.

Pei Yin smelled the aroma of tea, picked up the teacup, and took a small sip.

She had drunk this tea in many places.

She drank it once when she paid her respects to the Empress.

Previously, when the Second Prince came to visit, she had also drunk some wine at her father's place.

This tea was supplied by foreign powers. Nowadays, people love tea, and this tea is only given as a reward to important officials.

After tasting it, Pei Yin said, "This tea tastes good."

Pei Zhi also thought the tea tasted good. "Father had it delivered here."

Actually, it was because the Duke saw that Pei Zhi had taken a few extra sips that he sent someone to bring the tea over.

Pei Yin looked up and realized that the earrings Pei Zhi was wearing looked somewhat familiar.

Pei Yin learned a lot about managing a household from her mother. She also visited her mother's dowry and the family's storeroom several times.

Pei Yin will marry a prince in the future, and the household she will manage will be no smaller than that of the Duke's mansion.

Pei's mother had previously taught Pei Yin everything she knew.

Pei Yin had seen these earrings before. Her mother had told her that she should wear them on her wedding day, as they were a gift from the Empress Dowager.

They said the Empress Dowager was blessed with great fortune, and that she should also share in that good fortune.

Pei Zhi noticed Pei Yin's gaze, "What are you looking at, sister?"

Pei Yin hurriedly shook her head, "I suddenly feel a little unwell, so I won't bother you any longer, sister."

Pei Zhi didn't try to stop the person from leaving. She got up and saw the person out of the courtyard, shaking her head inexplicably.

Pei Yin was supposed to be a guest, but after arriving, she took a sip of tea and then ran off. I really don't know what she was thinking.

This commotion dispelled Pei Zhi's sleepiness.

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